Field Service Technician - Winston-Salem, NC

Top Tempo Technical; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Tempo Technical is seeking a Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical in Winston-Salem, NC. You will troubleshoot high-voltage electrical systems on transit buses, install components, and perform repairs in the field.

Expect extensive travel and hands-on work with electrical/hydraulic systems, reading schematics, and diagnosing complex issues to ensure reliable transit operation.

Qualifications

• E-bus experience is required.
• 2+ years in electrical, HVAC, or related field.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting, wiring, and diagnostics.
• Intermediate computer skills and multiplex systems knowledge.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics; valid driver's license.
• High-voltage experience and hydrogen training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot high-voltage electrical issues on electric transit buses.
• Install electrical systems and components on transit vehicles.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
• Inspect wiring, relays, motors, lighting and other components.
• Use testing equipment like ammeters, voltmeters, multimeters, cable testers.
• Travel extensively to field sites for service and repair.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC experience

Electrical wiring

Tools

Ammeters

Volmeters

Multimeters

Cable testers

Job description

Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical

Be part of advancing innovation and sustainable transit solutions in the dynamic transportation industry. Work as a Field Service Technician – Electric Bus / High Voltage Electrical for an international transit manufacturer and parts distributor. This position is responsible for providing electrical expertise in the field on high-voltage electric transit buses. The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting complex electrical systems and a background in electric buses, HVAC, or other related technical fields.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with advanced electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell technology, troubleshooting electronic, electrical, and some mechanical high-voltage issues.
• Install electrical systems and components on transit vehicles.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and electrical equipment.
• Repair or replace wiring, relays, motors, lighting, and other electrical components.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical problems using testing equipment including ammeters, voltmeters, multimeters, and cable testers.
• Inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers.

Job Requirements

• E-bus experience is required.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, or a related technical field.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience, including electrical wiring, circuit testing, diagnostics, and repair.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of multiplex systems.
• Ability to work from blueprints, process sheets, schematics, and technical instructions as required.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• PLC and ladder logic experience preferred.
• High-voltage experience and hydrogen training or certification preferred.
• General knowledge of transit bus, hybrid, and/or electric drive systems is ideal but not required.
• Extensive travel is required.

Compensation

Pay is based on experience.